Book  (1858)  Page(s) 147.  
 
Rosa centifolia muscosa ... A feuilles pourpres, medium size, double, flat cup form, saturated purple-red; foliage purple-reddish.

Book  (1849)  Page(s) 29.  
 
Descriptive List of Roses.
List of roses that bloom only once in the season.
Moss Roses.
1717 A Feuilles Pourpres...cupped bloom form. Bright red, young leaves red, distinct.

Book  (1849)  Page(s) 578.  
 
R. centifolia muscosa...a feuilles pourpres, medium size, semi-double or double, purple